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Auction: 177 - The Philatelic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 258

Chile
1928, Hubert Wilkins Antarctic Flight cover,

franked with 10c and 15c definitives, postmarked upon arrival at Antofagasta on the first flight to carry mail over the Ross Sea, backstamped Valparaiso (FE 15), signed "Hubert Wilkins, March 1929" in blue ink, typed "WILKINS / Deception / Island "EXPEDITION" at upper right, minor wrinkles typical of these flimsy envelopes, fine.
Cover


Sold for
$180

Starting price
$50